Hu

Pronunciation: [ h-OO ]

Hu is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,810 in the US.

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Boy Name #38,810 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Hu is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-OO.

Parents who love the name Hu often also consider Althea, Forster, Ardwin .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,810
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Hudson #22 Hunter #128 Hugo #405 Huxley #742 Hugh #765 Huxton #1438 Hussein #1654 Hussain #1662

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  • Hu Dean

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  • Hu Ethan

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Althea Boy Greek botanical Forster Boy Middle English Ardwin Boy Old High German Eury Boy Ancient Greek Dero Boy American Excel Boy Latin Curtice Boy Old French

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Old High German origin

"ardent friend, eager companion"

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Eury Boy

Ancient Greek origin

"wide, broad"

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Dero Boy

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"modern invented name, unknown etymology"

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Excel Boy

Latin origin

"excellence, superior quality"

#38,796 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hu

Is Hu a boy or girl name?
Hu is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Hu?
Hu is pronounced h-OO.
How popular is the name Hu?
Hu is currently ranked #38810 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Hu a common or rare name?
Hu is an uncommon name, ranked #38810 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Hu?
Hu pairs well with Althea, Forster, Ardwin, Eury in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Hu?
Related spellings include Hudson, Hunter, Hugo, Huxley.

About the Name Hu

Hu is a boy name .

Hu is currently ranked #38,810 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Hu include Hudson, Hunter, Hugo, Huxley, Hugh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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